Art and Science Punks

Art and Science Punks

By Rob Stenzinger and Kate Shields StenzingerTechnologyArts
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Art and Science Punks episodes

  • Episode 40: This Week in Science from a Tetris-shaped Room

    In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss situations from this week where we learned something about science.

    Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about quilting, the other about understanding the design techniques that slot machines use.

    Related Links and Resources
    • Kate's Art Pick: Ticker Tape Skulls Art Quilt! - QUILTING and crazy mom quilts: ticker tape and also: 2017 tokyo quilt festival: part one :: Okan Arts
    • Rob's Science Pick: Hooked: how pokies are designed to be addictive | Australia news | The Guardian
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    • 36 min
    • Episode 39: Girl Time Engineering Event and the Importance of Encouraging

      In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss our families recent adventure visiting a girls in engineering event and talk about the importance of creating awareness of the need for more women in STEM fields.

      Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about a medical pioneer, the other about how fun special markers and paper can be.

      Related Links and Resources
      • Data Tables - nsf.gov - Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering - NCSES - US National Science Foundation (NSF)
      • Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM): Current Knowledge, Implications for Practice, Policy, and Future Directions | SpringerLink
      • The Works Museum – a hands-on engineering and design museum for kids and their grown-ups Girls and Engineering - Girl Time Event
      • Why Diverse Teams Are Smarter
      • The Impact of Diversity in the Workplace: Better Decisions
      • Rob's Art Pick: brush Pen Markers: Tombow Dual Brush Pen Art Marker, N15 - Black, 1-Pack and cardstock paper: Neenah Paper Exact Vellum Bristol, 67 lb, 8.5 x 11", 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness (80211), 3 pack: Office Products
      • Kate's Science Pick: Virginia Apgar, creator of the Apgar Score for newborns
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      • 36 min
      • Episode 38: Asking About Inspiration as a System

        In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob ask each other what and who inspires us and think about inspiration as a system.

        Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one is about cotton candy, the other about sound waves.

        Related Links and Resources
        • Dr. Dan Siegel - Books - The Whole Brain Child
        • 5by5 | Back to Work
        • hang in there cat poster - Google Search
        • Kate's Art Pick: Cotton Candy Flower - the biggest in the world / 綿菓子 / 솜사탕 / Zuckerwatte / Algodón de Azúcar - YouTube
        • Rob's Science Pick: Sound Waves - LightNote
        • Cassini: The Grand Finale: Overview
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        • 43 min
        • Episode 37: Myths and Misconceptions

          In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a few of our favorite myths and misconceptions based on an interesting infographic of 100 debunked claims.

          Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one as Juno NASA mission follow up and another about a fun augmented reality (AR) experiment.

          Related Links and Resources
          • Kate's Science Pick: JunoCam : Processing | Mission Juno | Mission Juno and NASA’s Juno Spacecraft Spots Jupiter’s Great Red Spot | NASA
          • 100 Common Myths & Misconceptions | Infographic
          • Rob's Art Pick: zach lieberman on Twitter: "Quick test of recording sound in space and playing back by moving through it (video has audio !) #openframeworks https://t.co/GdZcK3rj1L"
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          • 39 min
          • Episode 36: Excited About Being Bored

            We're back! In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob begin Season 2 talking about being bored as a situation, a feeling, and unpack some ideas and assumptions Rob has about not ever feeling bored.

            Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week: one about the recent solar eclipse and another about chromatography.

            Related Links and Resources
            • Kate's Art Pick: Science for Kids: Chromatography Butterfly Craft, Chromatography - Wikipedia
            • Rob's Science Pick: Solar Eclipse 2017 Full 4K 360º VR Experience In Casper, Wyoming | 360 Video | TIME - YouTube, 2017 Total Solar Eclipse Composite | NASA
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            • 34 min
            • Episode 35: Hot Rocks and Summer Check-in

              In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob reflect on a recent camping trip and talk about upcoming Season 2 of the podcast.

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              • 30 min
              • Episode 34: Art and Science Punks Season One Finale

                In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss "seasoning" the podcast, some of the approach and benefits of adding a seasonal flow to a project.

                Kate and Rob also share an art pick and a science pick this week one about learning more about Jupiter's big storm and the others about sketching with code and with drawing by hand.

                Related Links and Resources
                • Kate's Science Pick: NASA's Juno Spacecraft to Fly Over Jupiter's Great Red Spot July 10
                • Rob's Art Pick: p5.js - a fantastic creative coding library
                • Also: Sketchbook Summer #sketchbooksummer
                • By way of discussing POGs: Milk caps (game) - Wikipedia
                • Lean Into Art Podcast 195 - Sketchbook Summer
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                • 29 min
                • Episode 33: Kicking it with a Summer Bucket List

                  In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob explore some ups, downs, uses of and examples on their Summer "bucket list". They also ask: why even have such a list, isn't it a high pressure thing to have?

                  Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a science exhibit and the other about a painting within a painting!

                  Related Links and Resources
                  • Cuisinart ICE-21 1.5 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream Maker (White): Kitchen & Dining
                  • Three Rivers Park District
                  • Kick the can - Wikipedia
                  • Kate's Art Pick: The Science Behind Pixar | Science Museum of Minnesota
                  • Rob's Science Pick: Escher's Print Gallery and the 'Droste Effect'
                  • Print Gallery (M. C. Escher) - Wikipedia
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                  • 45 min
                  • Episode 32: Going to an Iron Maiden Concert

                    In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss the experience of being at an Iron Maiden concert and thinking through the logistics of bringing kids to such an event.

                    Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week one about a cool NASA project and the other about how awesome books are!

                    Related Links and Resources
                    • Iron Maiden - Official Website
                    • Six degrees of separation - Wikipedia
                    • Ed Force One
                    • Circular reasoning - Wikipedia
                    • Gran Turismo 1 Gameplay Video for Sony Playstation (PS1 / PSX) - YouTube
                    • Iron Maiden: Flight 666 - Wikipedia
                    • Jonah Lehrer - Wikipedia (includes descriptions of self plagiarism, fabrications, and serious issues in some of his writing)
                    • The Kid Should See This | Smart videos for curious minds of all ages: Science, art, nature, animals, space, technology, DIY, food, music, animation, and more
                    • Kate's Science Pick: Parker Solar Probe | NASA
                    • Rob's Art Pick: The evolution of the book | The Kid Should See This
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                    • 30 min
                    • Episode 31: Music Instruments and Implements

                      In this episode of Art and Science Punks Kate and Rob discuss a range of musical experiences, some musical influences and origins of their interests, and music instruments we keep nearby. Also: ear-worm-thunderdome.

                      Kate and Rob also explore an art pick and a science pick this week: an article on meaning + data for decisions and a book of open-ended art exploration projects.

                      Related Links and Resources
                      • John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt - Wikipedia
                      • ZZ Top - Just Got Paid
                      • Iron Maiden - Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (LP 1988) - YouTube
                      • Miss Saigon - Wikipedia
                      • Les Misérables - Wikipedia
                      • Cats (musical) - Wikipedia
                      • Thumb piano by its original name: Mbira - Wikipedia
                      • Cajón - Wikipedia
                      • Depeche Mode - Violator
                      • Sex Pistols - Holidays In the Sun
                      • Black Flag - Rise Above
                      • Taylor Swift - 1989
                      • Whisper of the Heart - Studio Gibli
                      • Country Roads by John Denver
                      • ZZ Top - Sharp Dressed Man
                      • Rob's Science Pick: Square Signals : Exalting data, missing meaning
                      • Kate's Art Pick: Amazon.com: First Art for Toddlers and Twos: Open-Ended Art Experiences (9780876593998): MaryAnn F. Kohl: Books
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                      • 46 min

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